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WP 65 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 53 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 37 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balkan gets slowly back to his feet.
Balkan shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Balkan is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Balkan is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez fails to advance to Balkan's back.
Balkan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Ramirez controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan wants to escape the position.
Balkan trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is trying to break free.
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Ramirez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Balkan is trying to break free.
Ramirez is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Balkan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is hanging on to Balkan's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
Balkan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Balkan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Balkan right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Balkan trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Balkan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan looking to improve position, pressing down on Ramirez's thigh with his hand. Ramirez seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Balkan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Balkan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ramirez picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Ramirez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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